sac booklet 2013

COLLEGE PREP SCHOOLPre-K-8th

“Inspiring Young Learners”

ACADEMICS

• Rigorous college prep curriculum

• Math, science, and technology emphasis

• Two foreign languages

• Character education

• Art, music, drama and physical education

• Advanced study teams: math olympiad, robotics, science fair, stem expo

• Folk dances

FOUNDED IN 2000, SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO (SAC) IS A NON-PROFIT, NON DENOMINATIONAL, INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS’ Pre-K - 8TH. SAC IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

AT A GLANCE

THE SCHOOL

• 22 CLASSROOMS

• SCIENCE LAB

• COMPUTER LAB

• LIBRARY

• GYMNASIUM

• ART STUDIO

• CAFETERIA

• PLAYGROUND

A DAY AT SCIENCE ACADEMY IS FULL OF RIGOROUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXCITEMENT.

• Average class size of 15

• Maximum class size of 20

• 8 periods of instruction per day

• Extracurricular clubs, advanced study teams and tutoring

• Before and after school care

• Full day Pre-K and Kindergarten

• School uniform

• Transportation is available for some routes

CAMPUS LIFE

IT IS A SUPPORTIVE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO EXPLORE, GET TO KNOW THEIR STRENGTHS AND BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE.

ENVIRONMENT

CURRICULUM English, history, mathematics, science, art, music, drama, technology, foreign languages, and physical education.

ANNUAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

SHOWCASE, SPORTS DAY,

SCHOOL EXPO, ART SHOW,

SCIENCE FAIR, EARTH DAY,

CAMPING, WINTER AND

SPRING CONCERTS.

SPORTS DAY, EARTH DAY,

WINTER CONCERT & SPORTS

SCHOOL DAYBefore School Care 7:00-8:00amAfter School Care 3:30-5:30pm

• 2012/13 enrollment is 165

• Planned growth for 2013-14 is 250

• Adding high school grades by 2014-15

ADVANCED STUDY TEAMS

• State & Regional Science Fairs

• STEM Expo

• Robotics

• Math Olympiad

• Math Counts

• Noetic Math Contest

MY SON THRIVES UNDER THE OPEN, RICH AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THE SCHOOL IS QUIET, SPARKLING CLEAN AND SPACIOUS. THE STUDENTS ARE SWEET, HAPPY AND

VERY WELL MANNERED.Parent

MY PRE-SCHOOLER IS READING FLUENTLY! THIS SCHOOL IS AMAZING! Parent

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

• High expectations from ALL students

• Physically and emotionally safe school

• Welcoming environment for all

• Online access to students records

• Structured learning environment

• Focus on positive relationships

• Differentiated education

• Family atmosphere

• A motivating culture

• Increased student engagement

• Parent-teacher conferences

• Focus on 21st century skills

• Very supportive families

• Ivy league mentorship

• International trips

• Home visits

SAC OFFERS A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM IN A NURTURING, SUPPORTIVE SETTING. THE CORE CURRICULUM TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO STUDY, EXPLORE, RESEARCH, AND WRITE. TEACHERS ENGAGE STUDENTS AND ADDRESS DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES.

SCIENCE ACADEMY IS A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS TRUST THEMSELVES ENOUGH TO TAKE RISKS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WE SET GOALS FOR OUR STUDENTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

Every child makes a special contribution here, and our small classes allow each child to be seen as a unique, whole person, with his or her own learning style and pattern of growth.

With this in mind, we motivate our students through individual attention, intensive counseling, and after-school programs, that address their individual learning styles.

An education is complete only if it shapes the individual’s character and develops his/her skills for a successful social life.

We see it as our responsibility to provide our students with the values and concepts that shape societies’ moral texture.

DEVELOPMENT OF RESPONSIBLE PERSONALITY

STATE-OF-THE ART FACILITY

Grade: K Level: 6

IOWA TEST OF BASIC SKILLS (ITBS)

National Stanine

National Percentile Rank

94

94

91

98

85

99

99

98

91

Reading: Words

Reading Total

Listening

Mathematics

Core Total

Vocabulary

Reading:Comprehension

World Analysis

Language

1

101 25 50 75 90 99

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO RECEIVED 17 GOLD 7 SILVER MEDALS AT ILLINOIS JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FAIR (IJAS) IN 2013.6 GOLD MEDAL AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR

SUCCESS

THIS SCHOOL HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE MEMORIES I HAVE MADE HERE.Alumni

TEACHERS ARE ENERGETIC AND FULL OF GREAT NEW IDEAS.TEACHERS ARE SO COMMITTED TO THE SUCCESS OF EACH INDIVDUAL CHILD. Parent

NOETIC MATH TEAM RECEIVED 5 MEDALS AND 1 NATIONAL HONOR

AT THE CONSEF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO RECEIVED THE BEST SCHOOL AWARD

ILLINOIS MATH LEAGUE

Rank

1.

2.

3.

School Town Team Score

Science Academy of Chicago Chicago 168

167

167

Chicago

Chicago

University of Chicago Laboratory School

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet

Grade Level Equivalency In Spring 2013

IOWA TEST OF BASIC SKILLS (ITBS) 12.8

10.4

8.06.7

5.04.0

3.22.4

1.8

Kindergarten

5. Grade

1. Grade

6. Grade

2. Grade

7. Grade

3. Grade

8. Grade

4. Grade

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD IS TO OPEN UP NEW HORIZONS FOR OUR CHILDREN.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Chess Club

• Tae Kwon Do Club

• Engineering Club

• Mad Science

• Guitar Club

• Violin Club

• Soccer Club

• Drama Club

• Orchestra

• Basketball Club

• Spelling Bee

• Ivy League Mentorship

• Act Preparation Program

THERE IS A LOT OF LOVE AND RESPECT FOR EACH CHILD AND THEY ARE SUPPORTED AND UPLIFTED FOR WHO THEY ARE AS PEOPLE.Parent

SCIENCE ACADEMY GRADUATES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND MANY DIFFERENT REPUTABLE HIGH SCHOOLS.

ALUMNI

Science Academy students take

advantage of many honors, accelerated,

and AP programs offered at their high

schools.

• North Side College Prep.

• Walter Payton

• Jones Prep.

• Lane Tech.

• University Of Chicago Lab School

• IMSA

• Elgin Academy

WE CAN ONLY HOLD THIS SCHOOL AS AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER SCHOOLS IN ILLINOIS AND ACROSS THE U.S. SO OUR CHILDREN OF AMERICA RECEIVE THE EDUCATION THEY ARE ENTITLED TO.Michael MadiganIllinois Speaker of the House

SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO501 Midway Dr. Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Phone: (847) 258 5254 Fax: (847) 378 8242 Email: info@saoc.org www.saoc.org

“Inspiring Young Learners”